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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-25-2016, 06:48 PM  
RRS L-plate for K-1
Posted By dhodgeh
Replies: 40
Views: 8,476
Here's the answer about the small screw that is included with the RRD BK1-L:

"That small M3 screw is a safety stop screw to use with the base plate - since your BK1-L is a modular L-plate set the base can be used alone.

When using just a base plate, and tipping the ballhead into portrait mode, that screw would sit at the top end of the plate and help prevent it from sliding out of a partially opened clamp by accident.

If you're using the L-plate you don't really need to worry about using that screw, since portrait mode is achieved with the clamp still upright. "
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-23-2016, 05:38 PM  
RRS L-plate for K-1
Posted By dhodgeh
Replies: 40
Views: 8,476
Tan68,

The mount(s) for the QD strap is engineered in the bottom of the plate. Those two holes at the opposing corners is where the strap attaches without any other necessary hardware.

I'm still trying to figure out the purpose of that small hex screw. Maybe I should contact RRS for an answer.
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-20-2016, 07:25 AM  
RRS L-plate for K-1
Posted By dhodgeh
Replies: 40
Views: 8,476
I received mine last night. I had a Desmond DAL-1 on the K1 (DAL-1 at Amazon) that was serving the purpose as long as you did not need to access any of those covered ports. It would also slip a bit until I placed a thin sheet of rubber material between the plate and camera. But the DAL-1 would be a very cost effective solution if you could do without those ports on that end of the camera.

All in all, I think RRS plate is a great fit. The tabs to lock the plate in place fit into that small indentation just below the center of the screen on back of the camera.

And like turff, I find that the vertical portion of the plate does protrude ever so slightly from the back of the camera, but in order to access those covered ports, I don't see any other way this could be.

It seems to fit just fine in my Acratech GPSS ball head. Will have a better assessment in a few weeks.

I also sprung for the Magpul sling, which I'm thinking will be getting a lot of use, since I was looking for a sling type of strap. The inclusion of the QD mount on the plate made this a no brainer for me.

Some photos of the backet on camera: RRS BK1
Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 05-17-2016, 04:07 PM  
RRS L-plate for K-1
Posted By dhodgeh
Replies: 40
Views: 8,476
Just received notification of shipment. Will report on the plate when it (hopefully) arrives later this week. RRS usually produces a quality product and I'm hopeful this design lives up to the expectations.
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